The University of Queensland, Brisbane, Australia.
Aging Male. 2010 Sep;13(3):194-201. doi: 10.3109/13685531003657818.
This study aimed to establish age-related changes in musculoskeletal function, balance and mobility measures in men.
An observational, cross-sectional cohort study was undertaken.
One hundred six healthy, community-ambulant men (30-80 years) participated in this study. Recruitment of a convenience sample continued until a minimum of 20 men represented each decade between 30 and 80 years. Demographics (age, height, weight), health and current activity level were recorded. Balance and mobility were measured using the timed up and go test, the step test, functional and lateral reach. Reaction time was determined from limits of stability test. Leg muscle strength was measured with a spring gauge (kg), and ankle flexibility was measured using goniometry.
Balance, mobility and most strength measures were reduced by the 60s while ankle flexibility declined by the 70s (p < 0.01). Reaction times increased by the 60s (p < 0.01).
This study of men demonstrated reduced musculoskeletal function, balance and mobility generally by the 60s. These results provide health professionals with normal performance levels to use as therapeutic goals as well as identify musculoskeletal factors associated with reducing balance and mobility. Hence, these results inform clinicians and policy makers for the establishment of pre-emptive interventions to promote healthier ageing.
本研究旨在确定男性骨骼肌肉功能、平衡和移动能力随年龄变化的情况。
本研究采用观察性、横断面队列研究设计。
106 名健康、社区活动的男性（30-80 岁）参与了这项研究。通过便利抽样招募参与者，直到每个 10 年组（30-80 岁）至少有 20 名男性代表。记录了人口统计学数据（年龄、身高、体重）、健康状况和当前活动水平。使用计时起身行走测试、台阶测试、功能性和横向伸展来测量平衡和移动能力。使用稳定性测试确定反应时间。使用弹簧测力计（kg）测量腿部肌肉力量，使用量角器测量踝关节柔韧性。
60 岁时平衡、移动和大多数力量测量指标下降，而踝关节柔韧性在 70 岁时下降（p < 0.01）。反应时间在 60 岁时增加（p < 0.01）。
本项针对男性的研究表明，骨骼肌肉功能、平衡和移动能力通常在 60 岁左右开始下降。这些结果为健康专业人员提供了正常的运动表现水平，可作为治疗目标，同时还确定了与平衡和移动能力下降相关的骨骼肌肉因素。因此，这些结果为临床医生和政策制定者提供了制定预防性干预措施的信息，以促进更健康的老龄化。
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